CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Caribou Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84520
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Caribou Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 15.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 South 3Rd West, Soda Springs, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $46 (1165%)

Insurance Median: $62 (1570%)

Cash: $46 (1165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (1570% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1570% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1470%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Humana	$29 - $30	734%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$29 - $30	734%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$29 - $30	734%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$29 - $30	734%
Select Health/Bright Path Mcr Adv	$29 - $30	734%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $65	759%
Aetna	$41 - $65	1038%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$58 - $59	1468%
Bc Qualified Hp (Qhp)	$60 - $61	1519%
Deseret Healthcare-All Plans	$62 - $63	1570%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$63 - $64	1595%
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $64	1595%
Cigna	$64 - $65	1620%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Plans	$64 - $65	1620%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$64 - $65	1620%
Select Health-All Other Plans	$64 - $65	1620%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $46.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84520.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Caribou Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84520.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.